Below is a visualization and description of some of the most significant incidents of political violence in Nigeria from December 31, 2016 to January 6, 2016. This update also represents violence related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger. These incidents will be included in the Nigeria Security Tracker.

December 31: One suicide bomber killed herself with no other casualties in Maiduguri, Borno. Boko Haram was suspected.